2017 Jayco Precept Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Precept years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jayco Precept. That ranks 2nd out of 13 Precept model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 9,825 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Jayco Precept problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 43% | 9,825 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 29% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Jayco Precept recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Precept motorhomes built on Ford F53 chassis. The hydraulic lines may have been incorrectly routed too close to the exhaust without a heat shield.
Risk: Incorrect routing of the hydraulic line can cause the line to melt from the exhaust heat, resulting in a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the hydraulic line routing as necessary and install a heat shield, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903440.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Precept, 2016-2019 Alante and 2019 Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford F53 chassis. The blower motor electrical circuit may be missing the 25amp fuse, possibly resulting in overheating of the wiring.
Risk: If the wiring in the circuit overheats, it can increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a 25amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903432.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2017 Precept motorhomes. The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
Risk: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco will notify owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the hydraulic block and replace the HECU if the ball plugs are present, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
Seats
Problem: Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Alante and Precept motorhomes manufactured October 13, 2014, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver seat that may loosen and detach from the seat base as a result of the seat having been swiveled around.
Risk: If the seat detaches from the seat base while vehicle is being driven, the operator may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a jam nut on top of the seat base nut, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco's number for this recall is 9903310.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Precept built on a 2016 Ford Motorhome Chassis. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from the rear of the RV. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and stopped the RV. The RV was towed to the local repair center…
I recently purchased a used Jayco Precept 31 UL motorhome that is on a Ford F53 chassis. After the purchase I found that the vehicle handled very dangerously when being passed by a large trucks, or when there were crosswinds or medium strength winds. The problem was bad enough the I narrowly…
I purchased a 2017 Jayco Precept 36T on 9/16/2017 and have had issues with it, most that have been handled by Jayco, including a slideout. However, the Windshield Wipers have been a problem for the last 3 years that I have owned it. The Driver's Side Wiper, when being operated, goes too far to the…
The exhaust is melting the rear wheel liner and damaging the rear wheel
Drivers windshield wiper flops all the way to the far left at highway speeds and past the edge of the windshield, catching and marring the window and flipping the wiper arm making it useless. Cannot use the wiper.*dt*jb
Other Jayco Precept years
← 2016 Precept · 2018 Precept →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Precept | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Precept | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 Precept | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Precept | 4 | 3 |
| 2021 Precept | 9 | 4 |
| 2020 Precept | 6 | 4 |
| 2019 Precept | 4 | 6 |
| 2018 Precept | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 |
| 2016 Precept | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 Precept | 3 | 4 |
| 2014 Precept | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 Precept | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jayco Precept?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper, engine, equipment problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Jayco Precept?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Jayco Precept a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Precept model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.